Changes at the Top of Ukrainian Politics – Rumors or Likely?
On Aug. 24, Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day for the first time under the cloud of a full-scale war waged by Russia. It was a day of poignant reflection and hope, but also one muted by pain, anx
Six Months of Ukrainian Glory
At the end of February, the Kremlin was convinced that, by late summer, they would have largely conquered and changed Ukraine. That at the end of August teachers in Ukraine would be preparing a new cu
UKRAINE: 31 Years of Independence, 31 Traits of Bravery
National Independence Day is important every year. It is especially important when a delusional psychopath is trying to destroy not only your independence but take away your life simply for being your
Russia’s invasion has highlighted Ukraine’s nation-building progress
Ukraine has made tremendous progress during its three decades as an independent state. In recent months, the country’s remarkably resilient response to Russia’s invasion has served to highlight how fa
On Alexander Dugin & Russian Imperialism
It was April 2013. I was finishing my Master’s in foreign policy at the Central European University. I discovered the concept of Eurasianism there and decided to explore this ideology in my thesis. I
Russification is Mind Murder
Russification irrevocably alters one’s soul. It is mind murder. Poles know what Ukrainians are going through. We know how brutal the Russification process is. You will be hard-pressed to find a Polish
Ottawa: Condemnation, Outcry, Retribution Grow After Russian Diplomatic Incident
Russian embassy staff in Ottawa have been photographed allegedly vandalizing a memorial to murdered Ukrainian children, using black paint and spraying Z symbols. Ottawa residents, members of the Ukrai
31 Years of Independence: Hope and Trepidation as August 24 Approaches
August 24 has always been one of the most grandiose holidays in Ukraine’s calendar. Until 2014 – when Russia invaded and annexed Crimea before seizing the Ukrainian fleet – celebrations were even held
Moldova: In the Shadow of War
The streets of Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, are sunny and peaceful. People look relaxed and appear to be enjoying their lives. Though subtle, the contrast with the streets of Ukrainian towns and
Lviv Meetings – Lost in Translation?
As the international media and Kyiv Post have reported, on Thursday Aug. 18, the presidents of Ukraine and Turkey, together with the United Nations Secretary General, held meetings in the western Ukra
Fifty Shades of Putin’s Blackmail to Force Foes to Sit at Negotiating Table
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has called the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons against Ukraine “absurd”. Speaking at the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security on August 1
Russia’s 9/11
Yellow ribbons painted poles or walls suddenly appear in Kherson, the only regional capital city that Russia has captured in this war. The symbol, memorializing missing loved ones, has taken on a new
Some basic facts about Ukraine’s natural wealth, all too often overlooked, help to explain what makes the country such a coveted prize.
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